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Kevin Sullivan 
Screen recording on a Mac has been built right into the system since macOS Mojave in 2018. But capturing system audio and camera overlay requires knowing which tool to use. Built-in screen recording introduced: macOS Mojave (2018) · Default shortcut: Shift-Command-5 · Audio recording support: Microphone only via Screenshot toolbar; system audio requires QuickTime Player … Read more
If you’re hunting for server jobs near you in Ireland, you’ve probably noticed that Dublin’s hospitality scene has plenty of openings — the trick is knowing where to look and which roles actually welcome newcomers. This guide pulls together live data from the major job boards, highlighting part-time and no-experience positions so you can start … Read more
You’ve probably noticed the handheld gaming scene heating up, and the ROG Xbox Ally X is one of the most talked-about devices right now, promising more power, more memory, and a bigger price tag than the standard ROG Ally — but is the upgrade worth the extra €400? Xbox lists the Ally X at €999 … Read more
The ROG Xbox Ally X isn’t quite like any handheld you’ve seen before—it’s an ASUS device wearing Xbox branding, and that little detail changes everything, marrying PC gaming portability with Microsoft’s ecosystem at €999 with an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor. If you’re wondering whether it’s a real Xbox, how it compares to the … Read more
You’ve probably opened Google Calendar to check your schedule and noticed the little “Tasks” panel hiding on the right. That unassuming to-do list is more useful than it first appears — and it’s been quietly syncing across your devices since 2018. This guide walks you through exactly how to use Google Calendar tasks, where they … Read more
Anyone who’s sat around a traditional fire pit knows the feeling: you’re having a great time, but your clothes and hair smell like a campfire for days – smokeless fire pits promise to change that by cutting smoke by up to 80%. If you’re in Ireland and considering buying one, this guide covers the best … Read more
The final Canada Carbon Rebate payment was sent on April 22, 2025, marking the end of a program that delivered quarterly relief to millions. If you missed the filing window, you can still claim the rebate, but the clock is ticking. Final payment date for most recipients: April 22, 2025 · Program official end: End … Read more
When a Canadian comedy series brings together veterans from Trailer Park Boys and other cult hits, the result is rarely a letdown — and The Trades, a Crave original sitcom, proves the rule. Here’s everything you need to know about the full cast, where the show was filmed, and what’s next for the series. Seasons: … Read more
Anyone who’s ever switched between a recipe from the US and one from Europe knows the confusion: one oven dial is in Celsius, the other in Fahrenheit. This guide gives you a printable Celsius to Fahrenheit conversion chart, a few mental tricks to convert in your head, and a clear breakdown of what those numbers … Read more
Milano-Cortina 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark tournament for hockey fans, with NHL stars returning and two new rinks in the same city region—a first for the Winter Games. Here’s exactly when and where every key puck drop happens, from the opening faceoff on February 11 to the gold medal game on February … Read more